Late effects CNS for adult survivors of childhood cancer | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6326504/164-6050520-A |
Summary
The post holder will provide advice and expertise on the management of adults who are survivors of childhood cancer and will provide the nursing lead for long term follow up care. The post holder will be the keyworker for those coping with the late effects of disease and treatment. The post holder will provide and maintain the essential link between the children's and young persons service. This will include working autonomously and managing a caseload within the long term follow up service. The role is operational, clinical and strategic, working in close collaboration with multi-professional teams locally and nationally, to ensure the development of best practice in the care of adult survivors of childhood cancer. The education and career development of the post holder will be supported by following the late effects career and competency framework
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse (Adult) working at a senior level to be a keyworker to support patients who have been treated for childhood cancers. The post holder will provide advice and expertise on the management of a range of conditions. You will need to be able to work independently and link with clinical teams across the Trust to provide the best possible care for patients with a range of complex health needs.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
Utilising a highly developed specific body of knowledge, works within a clinical team to deliver a service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
Assess and interpret patients / clients with undifferentiated or unstable problems within scope of practice.
Undertakes high level complex decision making, managing risk but may defer to others for overall plan.
Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as the patients advocate
Ensure that patient’ records and documentation are maintained and current, with changes implemented, in accordance with NUH ‘Clinical record keeping policy’.
Organise meetings to discuss patient management as
Provide highly specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups.
Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a coordinated approach and high quality care is provided for patients.
Discuss alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions.
Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy.
Participate in research studies in conjunction with the specialty team and lead studies as appropriate.
Promote and support personalised care in line with the NHS long term plan including the components of the comprehensive model for personalised care.
Provide clinical support to wards/departments in times of increased clinical pressure or staffing shortages as requested, ensuring that patient safety is the priority at all times.
Education, Learning & Development
Undertakes, and can assess those undertaking, any ‘Working in New Ways Packages’, which have been identified as integral to the role requirements and specialty area.
Provide a credible source of highly specialist clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in the development of self and others. Review the performance of self and others, identifying development needs and taking active measures to meet those needs.
Carry out formal and informal teaching to a range of health care professionals and in a range of subjects. Develop and deliver educational and training programmes as requested and as appropriate
Create a positive learning environment within clinical settings, to encourage and facilitate individual and shared learning and professional development.
Participate, in the education of patients and the general public, developing resources as necessary.
Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up to date research studies within the clinical field.
Supports and leads as required, on the development of WINW packages related to the individuals highly developed specific body of knowledge.
Leadership and Management
Support the senior team as appropriate.
Respond to and lead as necessary on clinical governance initiatives eg complaints, datix
Initiate and implement change effectively in response to clinical or organisational demands. React positively to, lead and facilitate the process of effective change through a culture of Shared Governance and frontline leadership.
Be a representative at a local level and participate as a member of the senior nursing team/ Speciality, making positive contributions to the strategic planning of the service.
Ensure clinical supervision within the clinical area or department is actively supported and staff encouraged to avail themselves of it.
Lead on the development of team objectives.
Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff.
Be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation.
Participate in the managerial duties at Specialty level as required in the absence of the Matron.
Audit the service to aid in the improvement of continuous patient care
Service Development and Use of Resources
Identify and implement innovative ways of working within the speciality
Share and promote good practice through involvement with local groups, including presentations, publication and dissemination of role evaluation.
In collaboration with the Service Lead and colleagues, take a leading role in ensuring that the patient has a satisfactory experience by assessing and evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care when appropriate.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources.
Participate in objective setting and business planning for the Service.
Implement change in response to clinical, organisational and national demands; in agreement with appropriate others in the unit. Support others to lead or participate in the management of change.
Respond to change initiatives in a positive manner
Lead and participate in audits, research and the development of evidence – based patient care guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures where appropriate and ensure they are implemented.
Ensure that the clinical team or department is kept informed of the policies, direction and strategy of the directorate and division.
Critically appraise and evaluate research findings and lead on the application of these to clinical practice.
Lead practice developments, through specific research and audit projects.
Collect and analyse information related to patient and carer satisfaction and evaluation of the service initiating service development strategies as indicated.
Develop mechanisms to measure outcomes and evaluate the service to assist with service development
Lead on the production of an Annual Report each year, ensuring it is submitted to Matrons and Divisional Team.
Communication and Professional Behaviour
Be a role model to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with Trust and national policy on Information Governance.
Convey and present complex and sensitive information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate. Report appropriate clinical information to senior staff. Ensure that written documentation is kept in respect of all investigations and incidents.
Establish professional relationships and maintain effective communication
Link with, and where required lead, professional networks across the Trust and wider health community, in order to develop and exchange ideas for improving clinical care
Provide ongoing liaison and support for patients /clients within care pathways.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse (Adult) working at a senior level to be a keyworker to support patients who have been treated for childhood cancers. The post holder will provide advice and expertise on the management of a range of conditions. You will need to be able to work independently and link with clinical teams across the Trust to provide the best possible care for patients with a range of complex health needs.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
Utilising a highly developed specific body of knowledge, works within a clinical team to deliver a service based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
Assess and interpret patients / clients with undifferentiated or unstable problems within scope of practice.
Undertakes high level complex decision making, managing risk but may defer to others for overall plan.
Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as the patients advocate
Ensure that patient’ records and documentation are maintained and current, with changes implemented, in accordance with NUH ‘Clinical record keeping policy’.
Organise meetings to discuss patient management as
Provide highly specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups.
Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals to ensure a coordinated approach and high quality care is provided for patients.
Discuss alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions.
Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy.
Participate in research studies in conjunction with the specialty team and lead studies as appropriate.
Promote and support personalised care in line with the NHS long term plan including the components of the comprehensive model for personalised care.
Provide clinical support to wards/departments in times of increased clinical pressure or staffing shortages as requested, ensuring that patient safety is the priority at all times.
Education, Learning & Development
Undertakes, and can assess those undertaking, any ‘Working in New Ways Packages’, which have been identified as integral to the role requirements and specialty area.
Provide a credible source of highly specialist clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in the development of self and others. Review the performance of self and others, identifying development needs and taking active measures to meet those needs.
Carry out formal and informal teaching to a range of health care professionals and in a range of subjects. Develop and deliver educational and training programmes as requested and as appropriate
Create a positive learning environment within clinical settings, to encourage and facilitate individual and shared learning and professional development.
Participate, in the education of patients and the general public, developing resources as necessary.
Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up to date research studies within the clinical field.
Supports and leads as required, on the development of WINW packages related to the individuals highly developed specific body of knowledge.
Leadership and Management
Support the senior team as appropriate.
Respond to and lead as necessary on clinical governance initiatives eg complaints, datix
Initiate and implement change effectively in response to clinical or organisational demands. React positively to, lead and facilitate the process of effective change through a culture of Shared Governance and frontline leadership.
Be a representative at a local level and participate as a member of the senior nursing team/ Speciality, making positive contributions to the strategic planning of the service.
Ensure clinical supervision within the clinical area or department is actively supported and staff encouraged to avail themselves of it.
Lead on the development of team objectives.
Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff.
Be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation.
Participate in the managerial duties at Specialty level as required in the absence of the Matron.
Audit the service to aid in the improvement of continuous patient care
Service Development and Use of Resources
Identify and implement innovative ways of working within the speciality
Share and promote good practice through involvement with local groups, including presentations, publication and dissemination of role evaluation.
In collaboration with the Service Lead and colleagues, take a leading role in ensuring that the patient has a satisfactory experience by assessing and evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care when appropriate.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources.
Participate in objective setting and business planning for the Service.
Implement change in response to clinical, organisational and national demands; in agreement with appropriate others in the unit. Support others to lead or participate in the management of change.
Respond to change initiatives in a positive manner
Lead and participate in audits, research and the development of evidence – based patient care guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures where appropriate and ensure they are implemented.
Ensure that the clinical team or department is kept informed of the policies, direction and strategy of the directorate and division.
Critically appraise and evaluate research findings and lead on the application of these to clinical practice.
Lead practice developments, through specific research and audit projects.
Collect and analyse information related to patient and carer satisfaction and evaluation of the service initiating service development strategies as indicated.
Develop mechanisms to measure outcomes and evaluate the service to assist with service development
Lead on the production of an Annual Report each year, ensuring it is submitted to Matrons and Divisional Team.
Communication and Professional Behaviour
Be a role model to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with Trust and national policy on Information Governance.
Convey and present complex and sensitive information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate. Report appropriate clinical information to senior staff. Ensure that written documentation is kept in respect of all investigations and incidents.
Establish professional relationships and maintain effective communication
Link with, and where required lead, professional networks across the Trust and wider health community, in order to develop and exchange ideas for improving clinical care
Provide ongoing liaison and support for patients /clients within care pathways.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024